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             A declaration of the generals at sea, and the captains under their command concerning the late dissolution of the Parliament; and their resolution thereupon. As it was sent to Vice-Admirall Penn, to be communicated to the commanders and officers of the ships under his command.
             Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.
             Deane, Richard, 1610-1653.
          
           1 sheet ([1] p.)
           
             Printed by Tho. Newcomb, dwelling in Thamestreet over against Baynards-Castle,
             London :
             [1653]
          
           
             Imprint date from Wing.
             On the news of the dissolution of this Parliament, the generals and commanders came to the conclusion to devote themselves solely to the defence of the country from United Provinces or other enemies. Blake on shore 'for the better recovery of his health'. This sent to Penn. Dated 22 April 1653 and signed at end by Richard Deane and George Monck, generals, and by a large number of captains -- Cf. Steele.
             Annotation on Thomason copy: "Aprill 27. 1653".
             Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
          
        
      
    
     
       
         eng
      
       
         
           Blake, Robert, 1599-1657 -- Early works to 1800.
           Penn, William, -- Sir, 1621-1670 -- Early works to 1800.
           Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800.
        
      
    
       A82024  R233145  (Thomason 669.f.16[96]).  civilwar no A declaration of the generals at sea, and the captains under their command, concerning the late dissolution of the Parliament; and their res Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of 1653    522 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A This text  has no known defects that were recorded as gap elements at the time of transcription.  
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           A
           Declaration
           of
           the
           Generals
           at
           Sea
           ,
           and
           the
           Captains
           under
           their
           Command
           ,
           concerning
           the
           late
           Dissolution
           of
           the
           Parliament
           ;
           And
           their
           Resolution
           thereupon
           .
        
         
           
             As
             it
             was
             sent
             to
             Vice-Admirall
          
           Penn
           ,
           
             to
             be
             Communicated
             to
             the
             Commanders
             and
             Officers
             of
             the
             Ships
             under
             his
             Command
             .
          
        
         
           
             GENTLEMEN
             ,
          
        
         
           THere
           being
           certain
           Intelligence
           come
           to
           our
           Hands
           of
           the
           great
           change
           within
           our
           Nation
           ,
           
             viz.
          
           The
           Dissolution
           of
           this
           Parliament
           .
           We
           the
           General
           Commanders
           and
           Officers
           here
           present
           with
           this
           part
           of
           the
           Fleet
           ,
           have
           had
           a
           very
           serious
           Consideration
           therof
           ,
           as
           also
           what
           was
           our
           duty
           ,
           and
           incombent
           upon
           us
           in
           such
           a
           juncture
           of
           time
           ,
           and
           find
           it
           set
           upon
           our
           spirits
           that
           we
           were
           Called
           and
           Intrusted
           by
           this
           Nation
           for
           Defence
           of
           the
           same
           against
           the
           Enemies
           thereof
           at
           Sea
           ,
           whether
           the
           People
           of
           the
           
             Vnited
             Provinces
             ,
          
           or
           others
           :
           And
           we
           are
           resolved
           in
           the
           strength
           of
           God
           unanimously
           to
           prosecute
           the
           same
           according
           to
           the
           trust
           reposed
           in
           us
           ;
           and
           have
           thought
           good
           to
           signifie
           the
           same
           unto
           you
           ,
           desiring
           you
           will
           take
           the
           effectuallest
           course
           you
           can
           for
           the
           strengthening
           and
           incouraging
           one
           another
           in
           this
           work
           ;
           and
           doubt
           not
           but
           the
           Lord
           who
           hath
           done
           great
           and
           wonderfull
           things
           for
           his
           people
           that
           have
           trusted
           in
           him
           ,
           will
           also
           be
           found
           among
           us
           his
           poor
           unworthy
           servants
           ,
           if
           we
           continue
           firm
           and
           constant
           in
           our
           duties
           ,
           walking
           before
           him
           in
           faith
           ,
           humility
           and
           dependance
           ,
           not
           seeking
           our selves
           ,
           but
           his
           glory
           ;
           which
           that
           we
           may
           all
           do
           ,
           is
           the
           desire
           and
           prayers
           of
        
         
           
             From
             on
             board
             the
             
               Resolution
            
             at
             the
             
               Spithead
               ,
            
             
               22
               
                 April
                 ,
              
               1653.
               
            
          
           
             Your
             very
             affectionate
             Friends
             and
             Brethren
             ,
             
               
                 Captains
                 .
              
               
                 Richard
                 Deane
                 ,
              
               
                 Tho.
                 Crosby
                 .
              
               
                 Saith
                 Hawly
                 .
              
               
                 Lionel
                 Lane
                 .
              
               
                 Tho.
                 Arkinstall
                 .
              
               
                 Jo.
                 Jefferson
                 .
              
               
                 Giles
                 Shelly
                 .
              
               
                 Rob.
                 Sanders
                 .
              
               
                 Edw.
                 Blagg
                 .
              
               
                 Rob.
                 Graves
                 .
              
               
                 Will.
                 Limbrey
                 .
              
               
                 Rich.
                 Stayner
                 .
              
               
                 George
                 Moncke
                 .
              
               
                 Fran.
                 Parke
                 ,
              
               
                 Ja.
                 Peacocke
                 ,
              
               
                 Andr.
                 Rand
                 ,
              
               
                 Geo.
                 Dakins
                 ,
              
               
                 Nich.
                 Foster
                 ,
              
               
                 Jer.
                 Smith
                 ,
              
               
                 Ben.
                 Grimston
                 ;
              
               
                 John
                 Hayward
                 ,
              
               
                 Anth.
                 Earning
                 ,
              
               
                 Will
                 .
                 Pyle
                 ,
              
               
                 John
                 Edwin
                 ,
              
            
             
               
                 Generals
                 .
              
               
                 Will.
                 Haddocke
                 ,
              
               
                 Tho.
                 Thorowgood
                 ,
              
               
                 Will
                 Goodson
                 ,
              
               
                 Fran.
                 Bundidge
                 ,
              
               
                 Robert
                 Clarke
                 ,
              
               
                 John
                 Seaman
                 ,
              
               
                 Eustace
                 Smith
                 ,
              
               
                 Tho.
                 Hare
                 ,
              
               
                 Nich.
                 Lucas
                 ,
              
               
                 Jonath
                 .
                 Hide
                 ,
              
               
                 Will
                 .
                 Morcock
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           
             This
             is
             a
             true
             Copy
             of
             the
             Originall
             sent
             to
             Vice-Admirall
             
               Penn
               ,
            
             to
             be
             Communicated
             to
             the
             Commanders
             and
             Officers
             of
             the
             Ships
             under
             his
             Command
             .
          
           
             
               Ex
               :
               
                 John
                 Poortmans
              
               Cler'
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             Generall
             
               Blake
            
             is
             ashore
             ,
             for
             the
             better
             Recovery
             of
             his
             health
             .
          
           
             Vice-Admirall
             
               Penn
            
             is
             come
             into
             the
             
               Downs
               ;
            
             we
             have
             there
             at
             present
             above
             70.
             
             Sail
             of
             gallant
             Ships
             ;
             where
             it
             is
             expected
             that
             Generall
             
               Deane
               ,
            
             and
             Generall
             
               Moncke
            
             will
             be
             with
             him
             very
             suddenly
             ;
             and
             then
             away
             upon
             Action
             .
          
        
      
    
     
       
         
           
             London
             ,
          
           Printed
           by
           
             Tho.
             Newcomb
             ,
          
           dwelling
           in
           Thamestreet
           over
           against
           
             Baynards-Castle
             .
          
        
      
      
  

